SINGAPORE -- The plan by Singapore tech group Grab to become a U.S. listed public company via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, is a landmark deal in both the company's old and new homes.
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"Super app" developer Grab's SPAC deal could point the way for other tech startups in Southeast Asia eager to go public quickly. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
SINGAPORE -- The plan by Singapore tech group Grab to become a U.S. listed public company via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, is a landmark deal in both the company's old and new homes.